Holy Najaf Marja felicitates on Imam Ali (p) birthday

By: Ismail Zabeeh

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: One of the four Grand Maraje of the Holy Najaf, Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Saeed Al-Hakim has extended heartiest greetings to believers the world over on the auspicious occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Imam Ali (pbuh).

Commander of the Faithful, first infallible successor of holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh&hp) as well as his paternal cousin and son-in-law Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb (pbuh)’s birth anniversary is being celebrated across the world on 13 Rajab with due fervor, enthusiasm and veneration.

In a statement, Ayatullah Al-Hakim highlighted various features of the holy character and life of Imam Ali (pbuh), his belief that touches the peak when the imam said: “By God, if veil would be lifted in front of me, even then it would not increase my belief”, his worship for Allah, complete obedience to holy Prophet (pbuh&hp), his bravery, valor, knowledge, gallantry, hospitality, courtesy, piety and kindness for all creatures.

Ayatullah prayed that may this great happy occasion bring peace and blessings for the Islamic world.

He urged the need of getting light from instructions of Imam Ali (pbuh), who is an embodiment of the teachings of Islam and fruit of the efforts of messenger Muhammad (pbuh&hp), amidst the challenges being faced by the Islam world.

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